One big thing: Becky Lynch narrowly avoided serious injury during a hair-cutting segment with Bianca Belair
In a recent appearance on “Games With Names,” WWE Superstar Becky Lynch revealed a dangerous moment during her feud with Bianca Belair:
• Lynch attempted to cut Belair’s signature braid on the WrestleMania 38 go-home episode of “WWE Raw.”
• Belair turned the tables, cutting Lynch’s hair instead.
• Lynch recalls, “She was KOD-ing me way too close to them scissors, [and it] could have been very dangerous. I could have lost an eye.”
Why it matters
This revelation highlights the real risks WWE Superstars face, even in seemingly scripted segments. It also underscores the intensity of the Lynch-Belair rivalry, which culminated in a championship match at WrestleMania 38.
By the numbers
• 1: Number of Raw Women’s Championships exchanged between Lynch and Belair during their feud
• 2: KODs (Belair’s finishing move) delivered to Lynch during the hair-cutting segment
The big picture
The hair-cutting angle was a pivotal moment in the Lynch-Belair feud:
• It raised the stakes for their WrestleMania 38 match
• Led to a new look for Lynch, who debuted a mullet with vibrant orange hair
• Demonstrated the lengths (pun intended) WWE Superstars go to for storytelling
What they’re saying
Lynch on the segment’s impact: “I really liked going to cut Bianca’s hair [as a heel], but then she turned it around on me. [I liked it] just because we’d led up to that so much and I think people really thought that it was going to happen.”
The bottom line
While the hair-cutting segment added drama to the Lynch-Belair feud, it came with unexpected risks. The incident serves as a reminder of the fine line between scripted entertainment and real danger in professional wrestling.
What do you think about the risks WWE Superstars take for storytelling? Leave a comment below and share your thoughts on this revelation from Becky Lynch.
